Project Grant 2323715
Award Date
10/1/23
Completion Date
9/30/27
Dollars Obligated
$1.1M
Federal Agency
Division of Materials Research
Federal Grant Program
47.049
Assistance Type
Project Grant
Place of Performance
Santa Barbara, CA 93106, USA
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